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American tourists rescued after picnic on iceberg
33 minutes agoFour US tourists had to be rescued after they decided to set up a picnic on a floating piece of ice in Iceland on Sunday. -
Syria opposition in key talks on peace
One hour agoHolding its seventh general assembly meeting since its creation last November, the National Coalition is expected to choose a new president. -
Obama tackles drones, Guantanamo in speech
One hour agoIn a major policy speech on Thursday, Obama said the United States faced a new threat from "diverse" terror franchises. -
Slain London soldier identified as two more arrested
One hour agoThe off-duty British soldier hacked to death in broad daylight in London yesterday has been identified as a young father regarded by comrades as "popular and witty". -
UK experts warn of copy-cat terror attacks
Three hours agoThe soldier victim of this week's London street murder has been named as Drummer Lee Rigby, 25, a loving father of two-year-old son Jack. -
Thunderstorms pummel US disaster zone
Four hours agoSevere thunderstorms have barreled through Oklahoma City, upsetting relief and clean-up efforts three days after a powerful tornado killed 24 people. -
Islamist bombers kill 19 in Niger attacks
Six hours agoAn Islamist group has claimed responsibility for bombings in Niger, for the west African nation's involvement in a French-led military offensive in Mali. -
Chechen dad slams FBI over death of son
Eight hours agoA Chechen linked to the Boston bombers and killed by the FBI during questioning wasn't violent, his father says. -
Syria opposition open key talks in Turkey
Ten hours agoThe Syrian opposition has opened key talks in Istanbul as the Friends of Syria group issued a grim warning to President Bashar al-Assad. -
Japanese man, 80, sets Everest record
Ten hours agoJapan's Yuichiro Miura, 80, has become the oldest person to scale Mount Everest, recapturing the record he first set in 2003.
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